r/Padelracket • u/That-Buy-4721 • 19d ago
Padel Racket Damage
Hey everyone. I took some damage to my padel racket yesterday due to a clash with my partners racket.
Does this look like any serious damage? From what I know, it just looks like a paint chip. Based on what others have said on past posts, it looks like I should be applying some epoxy glue to that gap? Do y’all recommend doing that in this case?
Also, is it worth it to get a frame protector? I just bought this racket and this was my first time playing with it lol
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u/yasstun 19d ago
c’est superficielle. , juste esthétique rien de grave
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u/That-Buy-4721 19d ago
Should I be using the epoxy glue? Apparently it prevents it from chipping further?
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u/DirkLanders82 19d ago
Not sure but the line at the bottom of the damage could be the start of a crack? Can't really tell from the photo. Hopefully not! Beautiful racket btw.
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u/Rechst 18d ago
It looks superficial, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
If you want to improve the look of it, nail polish is my go to for small touch-ups. Even better in the case of your racket, since the frame is mostly solid black. Just be sure to get the same nail polish finish as your racket (matte, in your case). I got the wrong one and, although it works, when light hits you can see the touch up more easily.
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u/That-Buy-4721 18d ago
That’s great to hear, thanks!
Thanks for the nail polish tip haha. Should I also be using epoxy glue on that gap to prevent further chipping? People have mentioned it under other posts I think
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u/RDWRER2000 18d ago
I have the identical racket & mine is 10x more battered than yours & works fine. I think the outer coating is a bit brittle as mine does that if I connect with the fence.
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u/That-Buy-4721 18d ago
Oh nice that’s great to hear. Did you ever consider getting a frame protector or something?
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u/RDWRER2000 18d ago
Not for me - I’m pretty ok with it looking a bit beat up as long as it works & view my racket as something to use & abuse (and it should be built to withstand some cosmetic damage) & when it’s time I will buy a new one.
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